Cooper Metz

Cooper Metz is an experienced nonprofit professional currently serving as the Interim Executive Director at Northwest Education Access, where responsibilities include bridging direct services for students with systemic support initiatives and leading the Student & Community Engagement Team. Previous roles within the organization include Program Director and Senior Program Manager, along with experience as an Education Advocate providing personalized support to low-income youth in accessing higher education. Prior to Northwest Education Access, Cooper worked as a Certified Behavior Technician at the Academy for Precision Learning, specializing in support for students on the autism spectrum. Early career experience includes a position as a Sales Associate at Seattle Goodwill Industries. Cooper holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and a Nonprofit Management Certificate from the University of Washington.